1) A rock group from Cologne (Köln), Germany, founded in 1976. Their most outstanding feature has been that all the songs performed by BAP are in Kölsch, the local ripoarian language (or German dialect) spoken in Cologne and its vicinity, which is hardly understood in other parts of Germany. BAP had their greatest successes in the 1980s, when they stormed the national charts with a number of subsequent singles. Their all-time number one is "Verdamp lang her".
During the peace movement in the 80s they played concerts on demonstrations and were dedicated to the disarmament in Germany and Europe.
2) BAP!! (Brigada Anti Polizialak) is an influential Basque Hardcore fusion band. Formed in 1984 and disbanded in 1996, they only released 3 albums partly because the drummer joined Negu Gorriak but achieved the cult band status thanks to their open minded fusion of styles and powerful live performances. Later 3 of the members formed Inoren Ero Ni.
3) BAP. is the stage name of Jakarta-based rapper and producer Kareem Soenharjo. He also goes by the name of Yosugi as a producer, DJ, and the frontman the noise quartet BAPAK. Monkshood, his debut album, celebrated as essential in defining Indonesia's modern hip hop scene. On 12th of November 2021, his latest and sophomore album "MOMO'S MYSTERIOUS SKIN" was released. Later on in 2022, he received an AMI (Anugerah Music Indonesia) award, as the best hip-hop/rapper solo artist for his single namely "SAME SHOES, NO COMPANY".
Alexandra Nit Nur Do
BAP Lyrics
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Ne Winter he ess ausschließlich lästich, wie dä Matsch, dä als Schnie
Uss schwere Wolke singe Wääsch nohm
Tänzerinne, nevvebei, nur öm ze stirve, he om lauwärme Asphalt
Kamikaze en ner Stadt
Wo jede Hilferoof bloß unjehührt verhallt
Mir fällt en Strooß enn, die vun Ostende bess Mekka
Trotz all dä Breefe, die ich jeschrivve
Un nie affjescheck, doch für die du, " Entschuldijung! " Nohporto zahle mohts
All die Eroll Flynn Visione, für jed einzelne däät sich et lohne
Sensatione mein ich, nit Madame Toussaud
Alexandra, jevv et zo
Mancheiner föhlt sich he em Stech jelooße
Alexandra, nit nur du, nit nur du
Du johvs mir Bruht un Spiele, Alexandra, ich weiß schon
Du föhls dich wie ne ussrangierte Weihnachtsbaum noh Neujohr
Wie'n Aapenisel ennzesinn stund ich vüür dir, un Aug en Aug
Kunnt ich dich lese wie e opjeschlaare Booch
Et deit mir leid, dovun ze singe
Bloß op Dauer, Alexandra, wohr dat doch wohl nit jenooch
Alexandra, jevv et zo
All Zeremonie, Beschwörunge un Rituale,
Ding Cohen Plaate, Jacques Brel Sampler un Spazierjäng em Rähn
Dann die rührende Versuche, affzoschöddele die Tristesse,
Die wohren aussichtslos , die braaten et wirklich nit,
Denn eins ess secher wie et Amen : dat wo suvill Kirche stonn,
Et hundert pro en janze Hääd ze Bichte jitt.
Alexandra, jevv et zo
The song "Alexandra Nit Nur Do" by the German band Bap describes the melancholic and hopeless emotions of the singer towards a woman named Alexandra. The first verse talks about the end of winter, but the surroundings are still gloomy like the mud that was snow. The singer then describes a city where no one listens to the cries for help. He then talks about a street that stretches from Ostend to Mecca, that he has never gone beyond, despite all the letters he has written to someone, he is still stuck in the same place.
The chorus is a plea to Alexandra to give in, as the singer admits to being jealous of anyone else who might have her. The second verse shows the singer trying to understand Alexandra's complexity, comparing her to a Christmas tree after the season has ended or a book whose pages he can decipher. However, he feels that it is not enough to sing about it, as it will not change anything.
Overall, the song presents a relatable feeling of longing and unrequited love, along with a sense of being stuck and helpless.
Line by Line Meaning
Et blieht länger hell jetz, obwohl et ess immer noch Februar
It stays brighter for longer now, even though it's still February
Ne Winter he ess ausschließlich lästich, wie dä Matsch, dä als Schnie
Winter is always annoying, like slush that used to be snow
Uss schwere Wolke singe Wääsch nohm
From heavy clouds, laundry falls
Tänzerinne, nevvebei, nur öm ze stirve, he om lauwärme Asphalt
Dancers, beside themselves, only here to die on warm asphalt
Kamikaze en ner Stadt
Kamikaze in the city
Wo jede Hilferoof bloß unjehührt verhallt
Where every call for help falls on deaf ears
Mir fällt en Strooß enn, die vun Ostende bess Mekka
A street comes to my mind that goes from Ostend to Mecca
Quer durch Europa als E 5 führt, wigger woor ich noch nie
It goes across Europe as E 5, I've never been further
Trotz all dä Breefe, die ich jeschrivve
Despite all the letters I've written
Un nie affjescheck, doch für die du, "Entschuldijung!" Nohporto zahle mohts
And never answered, yet for which you have to pay a "sorry!" at the airport
All die Eroll Flynn Visione, für jed einzelne däät sich et lohne
All those Eroll Flynn visions, it would be worth it for every single one
Sensatione mein ich, nit Madame Toussaud
I mean sensations, not Madame Tussaud
Alexandra, jevv et zo
Alexandra, make it happen
Mancheiner föhlt sich he em Stech jelooße
Some people feel jealous here
Alexandra, nit nur du, nit nur du
Alexandra, not just you, not just you
Du johvs mir Bruht un Spiele, Alexandra, ich weiß schon
You offer me bread and games, Alexandra, I already know
Du föhls dich wie ne ussrangierte Weihnachtsbaum noh Neujohr
You feel like a discarded Christmas tree after New Year
Wie'n Aapenisel ennzesinn stund ich vüür dir, un Aug en Aug
Like a monkey, I stood in front of you and looked you in the eye
Kunnt ich dich lese wie e opjeschlaare Booch
I could read you like an open book
Et deit mir leid, dovun ze singe
I'm sorry to sing about it
Bloß op Dauer, Alexandra, wohr dat doch wohl nit jenooch
But in the long run, Alexandra, that's probably not enough
All Zeremonie, Beschwörunge un Rituale,
All ceremonies, incantations and rituals,
Ding Cohen Plaate, Jacques Brel Sampler un Spazierjäng em Rähn
Your Cohen records, Jacques Brel sampler and walks in the rain
Dann die rührende Versuche, affzoschöddele die Tristesse,
Then the touching attempts to dispel the sadness,
Die wohren aussichtslos, die braaten et wirklich nit,
Which were hopeless, they didn't really work,
Denn eins ess secher wie et Amen: dat wo suvill Kirche stonn,
Because one thing is certain as Amen: there are so many churches,
Et hundert pro en janze Hääd ze Bichte jitt.
There's a hundred percent of a whole head to confess.
Alexandra, jevv et zo
Alexandra, make it happen
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MANFRED BOECKER, ALEXANDER BUECHEL, JAN-CHRISTOPH DIX, KLAUS HEUSER, STEPHAN KRIEGESKORTE, WOLFGANG NIEDECKEN, HANS WOLLRATH
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@cugimyles6219
Danke an BAP❤ war eins meiner ersten Konzerte back in the 80ies 🙏
Liebe Grüße von Alexandra für 'mein Lied'...1984-2024....immer noch aktuell....
@wanner04
Ich bekomme Gänsepelle!!!Hatten 83-86 ne Kneipe.Da waren sooo viele BAP Anhänger...86 live in Bochum Geseh'n...Eine wunderbare und ehrliche Zeit.....!!
@hans-peterschunk
Durfte auf dem Jebootsdaachskonzert am 30.03.22 in Kölle natürlich nicht fehlen!!!! Super Klasse die Stimmung!!!!
Gänsehaut pur 😍😍😍
@stefanwilhelm9937
Ich war am Freitag in Hanau auf dem Konzert Laut und deutlich. Das war der absolute Hammer. Besser denn je.
@gruenepflanze
Das Lied ist 26 Jahre alt und hört sich an als wäre es gestern aufgenommen worden. TOP !
@bodowittig237
Nun sind es schon 36 Jahre
@user-wh5wh3mc5h
Erste Platte , erstes Konzert 1984 😍🎸
@tommygermany339
Ich war 2016 in München dabei. Bei dem Lied haben alle super abgerockt.
@peterzahlten9587
...mein BAP Lieblingsalbum...irgendwie...und 1984 wo ich sie das 1.Mal LIVE erlebte...
@edelweiss243
Einfach nur genial!!!